Arsenal legend Emmanuel Petit has predicted that France will defeat Morocco in tonight’s quarter-final of the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2026.
Recall that Les Bleus pipped Paraguay in the round of 16 to get to this stage while Morocco thrashed Canada 3-0 as well. It sets up an exciting rematch of the 2022 World Cup semi-final, as Morocco looks to cause a massive upset on the global stage.
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Speaking to BOYLE Sports, Petit acknowledged that while Morocco will be tough to break down and boasts dangerous, fast counter-attacking players, he expects Didier Deschamps’ squad to utilize their superior quality and dismantle the Atlas Lions.
“It will be a difficult game for France. Morocco will drop back as a unit, but they have quality in transition with fast, technical players. We have to be very careful.
“France has enough quality to beat them. I expect a fight on the pitch, especially Achraf Hakimi against Barcola or Doué, they know each other well from PSG.
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“It is special because many are friends in life. However, France has all the weapons needed to score against any team, whether through transition, individual brilliance, or build-up play. France will win it. I would say 3-1.
“France have everything needed to win the World Cup. The game against Paraguay was like England against Mexico or Argentina against Egypt, qualifying was very difficult. Mentally, and in terms of confidence, it’s a huge bonus for the whole team.”
